Medical Office Assistant — Patient Care & Admin (On‑Site)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

Generous time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Office Assistant for our Ridgewood office to support patient intake and medical office coordination.

Responsibilities include chart assembly, patient check-in, data entry, collecting copays, scheduling, and ensuring courteous, professional service in line with our patient-care standards. Bachelors preferred but not required; benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a medical office coordinator or hospital clerical experience.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good multi-tasking abilities.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, maintains, files and labels charts.
• Photocopies forms, charts and documents.
• Receives and screens visitors and callers to the Physician Private Practice.
• Accompanies patients to the waiting rooms.
• Picks up and distributes reports and mail. Relays telephone and voice mail messages and contacts patients for appointments as needed.
• Uses computer equipment to register patients for office visits with the physicians.
• Collects office copayments, logs receipts in book, gives receipt to patient.
• Collects financial face sheets for physicians, Xeroxing copies of insurance cards for face sheets.
• Monitors and stores office supplies and printed forms as needed. Monitors and maintains drinking cup supplies. Reports any shortages to Manager.
• Provides safety assistance in emergency situations.
• All interactions should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Group’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Group’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Office Assistant for our Ridgewood office to support patient intake and medical office coordination.

Responsibilities include chart assembly, patient check-in, data entry, collecting copays, scheduling, and ensuring courteous, professional service in line with our patient-care standards. Bachelors preferred but not required; benefits included.